Elizabeth Hartl

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I liked the way it was written…made you think.

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This was a very interesting and fast paced read.

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This was a fast paced read, I was hooked from the first page and tore through this book super quickly.

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Penumbra

When tragedy strikes, a woman’s world unravels in the most unexpected way.

After the sudden death of her brother, Kodi, an influential chocolatier, is thrust into the role of guardian to her young niece, Devon. What begins as a typical childhood fear of the dark soon transforms into something far more terrifying. As Kodi’s once-perfect life starts to crumble, she finds herself facing a sinister presence that haunts her niece, one that Kodi has known before.

As Kodi digs deeper, she uncovers chilling secrets about her family’s past and a disturbing pattern that suggests Devon’s hallucinations might be more than just figments of a child’s imagination. But as the line between paranoia and truth blurs, one question remains – what really lurks in the dark, and will she survive it?

An addictive psychological thriller that explores the dark corners of the mind, Penumbra will leave you questioning every flicker of light – and every whisper in the night.

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Last Days: Fiction’s Answer to Found Footage Horror?

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December, 2025

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Adam Nevill, 2012

In Adam Nevill’s thriller, Last Days, a routine documentary about a Satanic cult gives way to uncanny events that plague the shoot, the demise of interviewees, and the discovery of ghastly artifacts. This is no ordinary documentary, the main character has awakened something that is after his blood.

about the author

Elizabeth Hartl is an experimental novelist with a unique artistic perspective. A graduate of Columbia College in Chicago, IL, she specializes in fiction, creative nonfiction, and journalism, blending these genres to create innovative and thought-provoking works. Her writing pushes boundaries and challenges traditional storytelling conventions, captivating readers with her imaginative and unconventional approach to literature.